...My third method is to determine a student's vocabulary. I have the student read the practice passage and circle any words they don't know, can't pronounce or just don't make sense. Then I show the student how to "play detective" and find clues for what the meaning could be. (read more)
...Aside from that, I have been tutoring for ages now, since my freshman year of college – collectively, I've been employed at colleges as a tutor and also worked as a private tutor for about 11 years now in both group settings and one on one. I am mostly used to working with college students, but ... (read more)
...I earned a bachelor's degree in English and a master's degree in Literature and Rhetoric. I also achieved secondary teacher certification in English. I taught high school English classes for three years and have been teaching college composition, which includes a reading and literary analysis component, for six years. (read more)
...I recognize that some students are handicapped when their learning style does not match the style of their teacher; so I adapt. I believe that understanding the "why" and "when" is perhaps more important than the "how". I have graduate degrees in Systems Management, Business Administration, and Industrial Engineering. (read more)
...After having taught math in Detroit area high schools for a few years, I went back to school again and earned my Master's of Accountancy at Walsh College, and am now working in the accounting and tax field. I have either taught or tutored subjects ranging from basic mathematics to calculus. I also have experience tutoring students in accounting. (read more)